George Westmore

George Westmore (27 June 1879, Isle of Wight, England – 12 July 1931, Hollywood, California) was a hairdresser who emigrated to the United States with his family, several of whom became prominent in Hollywood. Specializing in wig-making, and later make-up, he is known for establishing the first movie make-up department (1917).

Westmore was married to Ada Savage from 1901 to her death in 1924. He later married Anita Salazar.

In 1931, he killed himself via mercury poisoning.

Partial filmography

• The Black Pirate (1926, Parker)
• Ben Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925, Niblo)
• Don Q Son of Zorro (1925, Crisp)
• The Thief of Bagdad (1924, Berger/Powell)
• Secrets (1924, Borzage)
• Robin Hood (1922, Dwan)
• The Three Musketeers (1921, Niblo)
• The Education of Elizabeth (1921, Dillon)

External links

• George Westmore at the Internet Movie Database
• George Westmore Research Library & Museum [1]
• George Westmore Research Library & Museum Blog [2]